Kendall Katwalk — Sunday, Sep. 3, 2000

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

As I pulled into the Pacific Crest Trail parking lot I noticed several emergencey response units. They were there to help a man who was having an allergic reaction to a bee sting. I didn't think much of it until two girls came down warning me of the bees. I continued on because I have been wanting to do this hike all summer and the weather was perfect for hiking- cool but warm in the sun. At almost 2 miles I passed the medics and the victim. So continuing on to almost the 3 mile point, I figured I had escaped the bees. The minute I stopped to rest a bee came out of nowhere and attacked my leg. That was it for me, as my knee swelled I went back to the parking lot and had lunch. The trail was nice(somewhat narrowed by bushes in the upper open sections) but if you go watch out for bees and don't go at all if you are allergic to bee stings. It was odd to see so many units responding. Is that really necessary' A sheriff, ambulance, snoqualmie fire district, and 3 other med units!